(internet translator friendly) When Adversity Strikes, Optimism Helps Us Get Through by Professor Utpal M. Dholakia

“Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.” – Helen Keller

Of all our psychological states, optimism is among the most important. It is the core belief that our future will be full of good, positive experiences, not bad, negative ones. To some degree, optimism is part of our natural make-up. But it’s also something that we can grow in a systematic way. Why is this important?